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With May right around the corner, Montreal is set to transform into its best self with lush greenery, blooming plants and trees including tons of gorgeous cherry blossoms, magnolias and crab apples across the city that you simply must witness up close and personal. Luckily, Montreal is home to countless parks that make embracing spring's return both easy and beautiful. From all corners of the city, here are five Montreal parks that are a total must-visit this spring season.
New $50-million green space corridor in the works for Montreal
New $50-million green space corridor in the works for Montreal By Rick Da Conceicao
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The City of Montreal is planning to build a 27-kilometre-long green corridor stretching from Parc Bois de Saraguay to Parc Angrignon while connecting the following boroughs together: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Côte-des-Neiges – Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Lachine, LaSalle, and Saint-Laurent.
The $50-million project (which will be landscaped with local flora), will include walking trails, bike paths and wild meadows, though 18 kilometres of it will be constructed underneath high-voltage power lines.
“How can we give more to Montrealers for their quality of life, enjoying more of the green spaces?” said Mayor Valerie Plante. “We know that under the Hydro Quebec infrastructure, there is a lot of space.”